Did you hear the news? Kitschy Digitals now carries knit and crochet patterns! There are only crochet patterns, right now, but I do believe they have plans to add more in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

I bought this pattern pretty much immediately after Danielle tweeted about them. It’s by Amy Kember (check out her Etsy shop; contact her about buying a lion, if you can’t crochet!) and is probably the cutest amigurumi I’ve ever made. I made a lot of those Japanese amineko cats when I first learned to crochet and then I stopped making amigurumi for years and now…well, let’s just say I’m glad there are several children in my life!

It’s been a bit since I posted something in the crochet or knit category. You must be tired of my kids and/or my week-long obsession with pom-poms. Here’s something new.

Is it too early for Valentine’s Day crafting? I’m not much of a romantic, but I do like hearts and flowers and OMG!pink! I suppose I get so tired of all the blue, the millions of cars and trucks and construction scenes, that I’m happy to have an excuse to display some hearts and make little cutie pie things. Even if my own personal Valentine has been absent from 2 of the 4 past February 14’s, thanks to a little convention in Vegas that is anything but MAGICal.

I bought a handmade heart garland at the thrift store, a few weeks back. It was less than a dollar and I couldn’t bear to just leave it at the store. Someone definitely put some time into it. It’s comprised of many little stuffed hearts. It’s hanging on a hook in my living room, patiently waiting for it’s Valentine-decor spot.

I made this little amigurumi heart yesterday. The pattern was as easy as they come. It’s this free one at roxy craft. Pay attention to the stuffing note. I stuffed and stuffed and still think it could have used a smidge more poly-fil. I used some Caron Country and a 4.25mm (G) hook.

I was thinking of making these for Nathan’s teachers, but then I remember the cute little heart pins on the purl bee and decided I should make those instead. I just need to buy some felt. I have amassed a collection of random craft things but I don’t have any felt. That’s really weird, no? Felt is so lovely, but I tend to only buy the cheapo stuff at Wal-Mart whenever I need a bit to make something specific. I want some wool felt in all the lovely colors of the visible spectrum. If that’s too much to ask, a few squares in some pretty colors would be sufficient.

Pattern: Bedfellows by Camilla Engman, in The Happy hookerYarns: Ella Rae Classoc, Ístex Álafoss Lopi (brown variegated)Hooks: 5.0mm (H) and 6.5mm (K)Mods:head- my stitch number went like this:
3, 6, 12, 24, 30, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, then i switched yarns and did one even row, then i switched hooks and started the decrease part of the pattern (for the bunny head). I wanted it to have a flatter face and for the contrasting yarn (brown) to show up more from the front. limbs- I switched yarns right after increasing to 21 and crocheted 2 even rows, then i switched hooks and started the decreases.

I started this bear last night. finished the head, this morning. I only had 4 hours of sleep and didn’t even have any coffee! i’m on a roooooollll!

Anyway, this is another ‘Bedfellow’ from the pattern by by Camilla Engman, in The Happy Hooker.

I actually didn’t use the pattern for the first half of the head. Instead, my stitch number went like this:
3, 6, 12, 24, 30, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, then i switched yarns and did one even row, then i switched hooks and started the decrease part of the pattern (for the bunny head). I wanted it to have a flatter face and for the contrasting yarn (brown) to show up more from the front.

p.s. I got the cup from the thrift store for 66 cents! it’s from the florist transworld delivery association, 1979.

p.p.s. I also got the yarn from the thrift store. Alafoss Lopi in a variegated brown. It was $1.50. score!

I finished attaching this guy’s little limbs, in the car on the way to the park, yesterday.

Pattern: Bedfellows by Camilla Engman, in The Happy hookerYarns: Lion Wool (pumpkin), Hobby Lobby Bamboospun (sea blue), and Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! (old leaf)Hooks: 5.0mm (H) and 6.5mm (K)Mods: I made the bear, but used the bunny’s head pattern. I followed the errata directions and made the arm/slegs stubbier than the book pattern.

You can see more photos of my ravelry page, here, or on my flickr crochet set, here.

By the way, I’ve finally reached the bind-off on the pinwheel baby blanket. it’s only 700 stitches. *shudder*

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